2022 GMD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6506 JPY

YEARLY LOW

2.1165 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3731 JPY

2022 GMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 2.6506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.1165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5342 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1750 to the December average rate of 2.1715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.6506 was up 20.23% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.2046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,253 JPY

2021 Average 10,660 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 10,582 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,670.90 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.6517

2.1252

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.2949, compared to 2.4513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2949

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.3168 JPY (High: 2.5323 / Low: 2.2155). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0359 JPY (High: 2.1876 / Low: 2.1517).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3168

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2730 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 2.6078) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.1420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4658 (+21.74%).

2022 Avg (September) 2.6078

2021 Avg (September) 2.1420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2024	2.1533	2.1750
February	2.1876	2.1517	2.1691
March	2.2911	2.1562	2.2169
April	2.4288	2.2729	2.3419
May	2.4290	2.3489	2.3876
June	2.5258	2.4018	2.4791
July	2.5709	2.4725	2.5235
August	2.5533	2.4201	2.4923
September	2.6506	2.5400	2.6078
October	2.6484	2.5166	2.5929
November	2.5323	2.2155	2.3198
December	2.2272	2.1165	2.1715